Tuesday, June 19, 2012

I have to say that chicks are totally cute. That said, it
doesn't last long and they turn into old hens too soon but at least
then they lay eggs.

Last week I had to get my brother over to help. A predator of
some sort has been getting in the barn and has dispatched and eaten
3 chickens. We made a new hatch and repaired any loose boards in
the barn. My brother then set out traps so we can have wildlife
control relocate the culprit if we catch it. Of course once
identified we will search the woods behind the barn for any
young.

Last week I was at Anderson Farm Supply and Mr Anderson told me
that many people are having issues with predators this summer.
Perhaps it is due to the really mild winter we just had.

So today Mr. Anderson called. A package arrived and I had to go
pick it up. Yep, we have some new chicks here!

The Package

Here Are the New Chicks!

The 16 new chicks in a bigger box.
When they are big enough they will meet the older chickens in the
barn.

Monday, June 18, 2012

After so many rainy days we finally had a gorgeous day here. So
last night I finalized plans for today's ride. Ramiro (Rams), Mike,
and Erin couldn't make it but my buddy Steve was up for a ride.

He was at my house mid morning and we took a scenic route south
along the Connecticut river to our destination in Old Saybrook, The
Monkey Farm bar.
We were there early and I was surprised at some of the regulars
that filed in and bellied up the bar at 11AM. Steve and I sat at a
table on the patio and the staff made a fresh pot of coffee for
us.

Lunchtime arrived and I already knew what I wanted: a hot
lobster roll. Steve ordered up a huge cheeseburger. The Monkey Farm
prides itself on cooking to order so it was a bit of a wait but
well worth it. Lobster rolls are a summertime tradition for me and
I savored every bite.

After lunch I bought my very first tie-dye tee shirt (I'm such a
hippie) with a cute Monkey Farm logo on it, loaded it under
Anatra's tail (my Ducati) and we were off again.
We rode the loop around the beaches crossing over the causeway
and hugging the shoreline before turning north for home.

My new Arai helmet flows a lot of air and it felt like I had air
conditioning om my head. As always my summertime mesh gear felt
great too.

Once at my house, I adjusted the new chain on Steve's bike and
secured the clips with safety wire. I recently bought a nice set of
safety wire pliers and it's my favorite new toy. I just am looking
for any opportunity to add safety wire to bike parts.

Steve left a little while ago as he didn't want his wife to
worry about him. He asked if he could bring her along next time and
of course my attitude is "the more the merrier." Hopefully next
time Rams, Mike & Erin, and the rest of our group can make it.
They really missed out on a great ride today!

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I'm just a "feral, motorcycle racing, pizza wolfing, gym rat stray" and the resident male to a little Pride of seven ferocious Cubs.
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